The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has conferred an Honourary Degree in Doctor of Laws (LLD) on the Paramount Chief of the Oguaa Traditional Area in the Central Region, Osabarimba Kwesi Atta ll.

The award follow the chief's outstanding traditional leadership, promotion of peace and stability, passion for education, advocacy for traditional values, philanthropic gestures, role model and distinguish leadership qualities.

According to the esteem University, it salutes the Oguaamanhene for his meritorious and distinguish service to the nation, UCC, the international community and humanity in general as an advocate of traditional values and visionary leader.

Osabarimba Kwesi Atta ll, known in private life as Mr. Joseph Kwamena Sekum Haizel following his UCC honouring was hailed for his dispute resolution skills and intervention as Paramount Chief which has brought peace between the University and the surrounding communities which has ultimately contributed to the rapid development of the areas.

Chancellor for UCC, Dr. Sir Sam Jonah at the special congregation highlighted that Osabarimba's love for Cape Coast, contribution to the University, his role in promoting regional unity and peace, and his advocacy for local development makes him an exemplary honoree.

Osabarimba on his acceptance speech, assured to see to it that the rift between UCC and its neighbouring communities will be resolved amicably to calm every boiling tension within the enclave.

He again promised to award a yearly cash prize of GH¢2,000 to the best accounting student of the University following his love and occupation as a retired Chartered Accountant.

UCC in its conferment of Honouring Doctorate Degrees to deserving personalities, has the Oguaamanhene as the second chief to be honoured after Ahunabobrim Prah Agyinsiam VI, Paramount Chief of the Owirenkyiman Traditional Area in the Assin Fosu Municipality in the Central Region.

The Oguaa Traditional Area Paramount Chief following his honouring award will now onwards respond to the name, Osabarimba Dr. Kwesi Atta ll.

Source//Sompaonline.com/Eric Annan